Slash
About Slash
Slash emerged in 1983 with the glam metal band Hollywood Rose before joining the hard rock legends Guns N’ Roses in 1985. The British-American musician rose to prominence as the lead guitarist, achieving success on albums such as ‘Appetite For Destruction’ and ‘GN’R Lies’ alongside playing the iconic riff in ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’
After nearly a decade with the band, Slash formed the supergroup Slash’s Snakepit and left Guns N’ Roses amid growing tensions in 1996. Then, in 2002, he co-founded Velvet Revolver with vocalist Scott Weiland, and his success continued into the millennium.
Heavily influenced by metal, grunge, and alternative artists (such as Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Kid Rock), Slash has released a series of albums throughout his career. These include ‘Slash’ (which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in 2010), ‘Apocalyptic Love’ (2012), ‘World on Fire’ (2014), ‘Living the Dream’ (2018), ‘4’ (2022), and ‘Orgy of the Damned’ (2024) which featured star appearances from Iggy Pop, Beth Hart, Chris Stapleton, Demi Lovato and more. In 2016, Slash returned to Guns N’ Roses and continues to tour with the group worldwide.
Time magazine named the musician runner-up (to Jimi Hendrix) on their 2009 list of “The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players” while Rolling Stone included him in “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” in 2011. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Why is Slash called Slash?
Actor Seymour Cassel gave Slash his signature nickname as a child because he was “always in a hurry, zipping around from one thing to another”.
What is Slash’s real name?
Slash’s real name is Saul Hudson. The musician was born in Hampstead, London and moved to Los Angeles, California, with his father when he was six.
What other projects has Slash featured in?
Alongside his music career, Slash featured in film and television, including The Dead Pool, Tales from the Crypt, The Underground Comedy Movie, Nothing Left to Fear, Private Parts, and more.
What is Slash’s biggest hit?
Slash’s hit single ‘Anastasia’ (from the album ‘Apocalyptic Love’) has achieved over 58 million streams on Spotify alone as of June 2024.
Slash Tour Dates & Tickets
To get information on upcoming Slash tour dates and concert tickets, you can visit the official website.
